Autotech Technical Trainer

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you love cars, trucks, and their parts, are knowledgeable and have experience delivering training, we have an opportunity for you to join the most recognized brand in the automotive aftermarket. NAPA is known for our Know How, what’s yours?  </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>The Role:</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Do you love cars, trucks and all things automotive aftermarket? Do adult learning programs and facilitating training get you excited each day? If this sounds like you, we are looking for a dynamic<b> Autotech Technical Trainer </b>to join our training team!  NAPA Auto Parts proudly supports many of our Major Account partnerships by providing top-of-the line Autotech training. Our Autotech Trainers deliver training to AutoCare and Major Account shop employees to increase automotive diagnostic skills and decrease comebacks and parts returns, which in turn increases sales of NAPA parts and equipment.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This awesome role plays a major part on our Autotech Training team and reports to a very supportive Regional Training Manager</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>This Role may be for you if you:</b></span></span></p><ul> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Know the importance of connecting with your training audience </span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Embrace and have put into practice adult learning programs</span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Are enthusiastic about training and presenting to others</span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Successfully develop effective partnerships with major accounts and shop employees, and collaborate well with internal training teams on effective training </span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Have been a go-to resource/creative mind for training teams for all things automotive training</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Major ‘parts’ of this awesome role (what you’ll be doing):</b></span></span></p><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Continually develops knowledge and skills needed to be an effective automotive/truck instructor by studying available information, attending train-the-trainer sessions, doing hands-on work, taking appropriate online or live classes, involvement in automotive, truck and / or training-related groups, etc.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prepares extensively for classes and provides outstanding delivery, professional interaction with students, and subject matter presentations using adult learning principles</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develops training schedules with management and the NAPA Training Service Center. Speaks with division and national departments to determine needs, designs schedules to meet those needs, and adjusts, as necessary</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Partners with division management to implement, pilot, and facilitate NAPA Autotech training programs</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Participates and assists in initial course/curriculum development, delivers to test group, solicits feedback on changes needed, and adjusts content and delivery accordingly</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ensures course content integrity while allowing for freedom to enhance the learner's experience based on instructor's style</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Works closely with internal and external customers to determine training needs and plan training events to meet those needs</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Communicates feedback regarding training events, process, and materials to Training management, course designers, and customers as needed</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Participates in planning processes (e.g., needs assessment, course development, and delivery)</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Assists with marketing training events to maximize participation including getting to know DC/store personnel in assigned markets. Assists in marketing training offering / services, initiating engagement and follow-up with targeted audience, and provide any feedback received to NAPA Autotech management</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Makes training presentations at marketing and owners' conferences, Team NAPA meetings, DC sales meetings, and other NAPA events as required</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Corresponds with management about training activities, test results, and evaluations</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Identifies areas of improvement, suggests training courses to correct, and follows up with customer evaluations to determine success of programs</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Maintains course integrity as designed with some freedom to enhance the learner's experience based on learner's needs and instructor's style</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Advocates proper selection and qualification of participants by reinforcing appropriateness for the audience. Accomplishes this by ensuring any required prerequisites and/or pre-seminar material is communicated and sent to participants</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ensures an effective learning environment for participants including having proper meeting room setup, automotive equipment, and ordering materials</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Advocates NAPA, the NAPA organization, programs, parts and tools and equipment. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prepares and ensures administrative aspects of training are completed in a timely manner such as participant roster, evaluations, tests, class booklets, handouts, forms, expense reports, A/V equipment, etc. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Responsible for performing any other duties as assigned by management</span></span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Skills/background you will need to bring to this role:</b></span></span></p><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">ASE Master Technician Certification required. *no wiggle room on this one, we really need you to have this</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minimum 5 years' experience as a working automotive technician - <span style="color:black">independent repair shop or an OE dealership would be great</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prior automotive, truck or related training, facilitation, and meeting direction experience</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prior experience (2+ years) successfully conducting adult learning programs</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">High School Diploma, or equivalent experience, required</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Possesses excellent communication, facilitation, and human relations skills</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Possess high character, team <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">orientation/fairness,</span> excellent organizational skills and accurate and timely reporting</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minimum 70% travel required</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ability to stand and talk for 4+ hours at a time with occasional breaks</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Heavy physical activities may be required (e.g.: lifting training props weighing up to 70 lbs. including cases with parts or tools, using lifting/moving tools to assist with heavier items – daily)</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Maintains and protects assigned equipment, vehicle, computers, credit cards and other assets</span></span></span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:48px"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>And if you have these skills, even better:</b></span></span></p><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">NAPA product line knowledge is a plus (not a deal-breaker if you don’t)</span></span></span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:48px"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>What’s in it for you “The perks” (we know you want to know this):</b></span></span></p><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Remote work</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Company vehicle</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cell-phone stipend</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Great total benefits package!</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Company Culture of direct access to leadership team </span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Awesome people and brand to work with </span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Outstanding health benefits and 401K</span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Stable company. Fortune 200 with a “family” feel</span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity, finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are the same!</span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If this role sounds like a fit, please take the time to complete our super quick and easy application. We are excited and humbled that you are considering NAPA as hopefully your future employer. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Next Steps:</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please apply if you think this is a great fit for you and we will be in touch! If you decide that this role is not for you, please check out some of our other great careers by visiting jobs.genpt.com <u> </u></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"> </p><p></p><p><span>Not the right fit?  Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on</span> <a href="http://jobs.genpt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jobs.genpt.com</a> <span>or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!</span></p><p></p><p>GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.</p>

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